Router and Switch Market

Global Router and Switch Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Product Type (Internet Exchange Router, ATM Switch, Service Provider Core Router, Ethernet Service Edge Router, and Multiservice Edge Router), by Services (Ethernet Aggregation, Broadband Remote Access Server (BRAS), Ethernet Access, and Internet Data Center), by End-User (Travel & Transport, Energy & Power, Manufacturing, Communication & Technology, Healthcare, Military & Defense, and Others), Forecast 2019-2025
    Update Available - Forecast 2024-2030   

Published: Jul 2023 | Report Code: OMR2021477 | Category : Electronics Parts and Components | Delivery Format: /

The global router and switch market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of more than 4% during the forecast period. Routers and switches are the basic elements of any network communication technology. Rising awareness regarding IP TV, multiservice networking and ethernet technologies, is expected to offer impetus to the demand for routers and switches during the forecast period. The growing adoption of these products through different verticals on account of a larger investment in IoT technologies is significantly contributing to the growth of the market during the forecast period. Mobile data traffic is expected to surge during the forecast period due to the growing number of devices over the network accompanied through faster network deployed through the operators. 

Growing demand in IT infrastructure and network connections with traffic volume are propelled the demand for routers and switches in the organization. The network switches are utilized in different application that includes small offices or home offices, ATM, ITU-g.hn, broadband, Ethernet LAN, medium to large LANs and fiber channel. The routers are utilized in multiprotocol label switching, layer 2 metro networks, data centers, layer 3 virtual private network and enterprise backbone. 

Recovering networks from large scale routers is a time-consuming process that hampers the growth of the global router and switches market during the forecast period.  Moreover, localizing and detecting large scale router failures are critical to improved network reliability. The growing number of smartphones, wireless devices and largely developed networks such as 3G, 4G, and LTE is anticipated to offer potential growth opportunities in the router and switch market during the forecast period. 

Segmental Outlook 

The global router and switch market is segmented on the basis of product type, services, and end-users. Based on product type, the market is segmented into internet exchange router, ATM switch, service provider core router, ethernet service edge router, and multiservice edge router. On the basis of services, the market is segmented into ethernet aggregation, Broadband Remote Access Server (BRAS), ethernet access and internet data center. 

The Ethernet access segment is significantly growing during the forecast period as Ethernet technology is largely preferred access service owing to large performance and cost benefits. The service providers in the market are providing WAN Ethernet services at reasonable pricing plans to aids customers to connect to their sites along with plug-and-play Ethernet connections. It also enables them to avoid congestion experienced on multiprotocol label switching networks.  Based on end-users, the market is segmented into travel & transport, energy & power, manufacturing, communication & technology, healthcare, military & defense, and others.

Multiservice Edge Router will be the largest segment by Product Type

Based on product type, the market is segmented into internet exchange router, ATM switch, service provider core router, ethernet service edge router, and multiservice edge router. The multi-service edge router is expected to be the largest segment in the router and switch market during the forecast period. It is largely utilized through the enterprise to enhance the operational efficiency of their networks. It offers various benefits as compared to traditional edge routing technology through transporting IP packets efficiently that ensure large service availability and deliver a full suite of traditional and services on the MPLS network. The companies present in the market are providing multiservice edge routers for fixed & mobile network infrastructure.  

Regional Outlook

The global router and switch market is further segmented based on geography including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. North America held a significant market share during the forecast period owing to improved broadband infrastructure and increasing investment in wireless communication technologies. It facilitates the adoption of smartphones, PCs and tablets at the workplace that leads to high demand for a robust network that is capable of supporting a myriad of devices.The key players operating in the market are enhancing their presence in the region by providing new products to the customer needs is supporting the growth of router and switch market during the forecast period. 

Global Router and Switch Market Growth, by Region 2019-2025

Market Players Outlook

The key players of the router and switch market include Cisco Systems Inc., Alcatel-Lucent S.A. (Nokia Corp.), Dell Technologies, Inc., Siemens S.A., NEC Corp., Actelis Networks, Inc., Extreme Networks, Inc., Juniper Networks,Inc. Brocade Communication system, ZTE Corp., Arista Networks, Inc., and Huawei Technologies, Co. Ltd.  

The Report Covers

  • Market value data analysis of 2018 and forecast to 2025.
  • Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
  • Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
  • Key companies operating in the global router and switch market. Based on the availability of data, information related to pipeline products, and relevant news is also available in the report.
  • Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
  • Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
  • Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.

1. Report Summary

1.1. Research Methods and Tools

1.2. Market Breakdown

1.2.1. By Segments

1.2.2. By Geography

2. Market Overview and Insights

2.1. Scope of the Report

2.2. Analyst Insight & Current Market Trends

2.2.1. Key Findings

2.2.2. Recommendations

2.2.3. Conclusion

2.3. Rules & Regulations

3. Competitive Landscape

3.1. Company Share Analysis 

3.2. Key Strategy Analysis

3.3. Key Company Analysis

3.3.1. Cisco Systems, Inc.

3.3.1.1. Overview

3.3.1.2. Financial Analysis

3.3.1.3. SWOT Analysis

3.3.1.4. Recent Developments

3.3.2. Alcatel-Lucent S.A. (Nokia Corp.)

3.3.2.1. Overview

3.3.2.2. Financial Analysis

3.3.2.3. SWOT Analysis

3.3.2.4. Recent Developments

3.3.3. Juniper Networks, Inc. 

3.3.3.1. Overview

3.3.3.2. Financial Analysis

3.3.3.3. SWOT Analysis

3.3.3.4. Recent Developments

3.3.4. Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.

3.3.4.1. Overview

3.3.4.2. Financial Analysis

3.3.4.3. SWOT Analysis

3.3.4.4. Recent Developments

3.3.5. Arista Networks, Inc.

3.3.5.1. Overview

3.3.5.2. Financial Analysis

3.3.5.3. SWOT Analysis

3.3.5.4. Recent Developments

4. Market Determinants 

4.1 Motivators

4.2 Restraints

4.1. Opportunities 

5. Market Segmentation

5.1. Global Router and Switch Market by Product Type

5.1.1. Internet Exchange Router

5.1.2. ATM Switch

5.1.3. Service provider Core Router

5.1.4. Ethernet Service Edge Router

5.1.5. Multiservice Edge Router

5.2. Global Router and Switch Market by Services 

5.2.1. Ethernet Aggregation

5.2.2. Broadband Remote Access Server (BRAS)

5.2.3. Ethernet Access

5.2.4. Internet Data Center

5.3. Global Router and Switch Market by End-User

5.3.1. Travel & Transport

5.3.2. Energy & Power

5.3.3. Manufacturing

5.3.4. Communication & Technology

5.3.5. Healthcare

5.3.6. Military & Defense

5.3.7. Others

6. Regional Analysis

6.1. North America

6.1.1. US

6.1.2. Canada

6.2. Europe

6.2.1. UK

6.2.2. Germany

6.2.3. Italy

6.2.4. Spain

6.2.5. France

6.2.6. Rest of Europe

6.3. Asia-Pacific

6.3.1. China

6.3.2. India

6.3.3. Japan

6.3.4. Rest of Asia-Pacific

6.4. Rest of the World

7. Company Profiles

7.1. Actelis Networks, Inc. 

7.2. ADTRAN, Inc.

7.3. Alcatel-Lucent S.A. (Nokia Corp.)

7.4. Arista Networks, Inc. 

7.5. Broadcom, Inc.

7.6. Cisco Systems, Inc.

7.7. Dell Technologies, Inc. 

7.8. Extreme Networks, Inc. 

7.9. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

7.10. Infinera Corp.

7.11. Juniper Networks, Inc. 

7.12. NEC Corp.

7.13. Ribbon Communications Operating Company, Inc.

7.14. Siemens AG

7.15. Telco Systems (A BATM Company)

7.16. TelefonaktiebolagetLM Ericsson

7.17. Tellabs, Inc.

7.18. ZTE Corp.


1. GLOBAL ROUTER AND SWITCHMARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

2. GLOBAL INTERNET EXCHANGE ROUTER MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

3. GLOBAL ATM SWITCH MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

4. GLOBAL ETHERNET SERVICE EDGE ROUTER MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

5. GLOBAL SERVICE PROVIDER CORE ROUTER MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

6. GLOBAL MULTISERVICE EDGE ROUTER MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

7. GLOBAL ROUTER AND SWITCHMARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY SERVICES, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

8. GLOBAL ETHERNET AGGREGATION MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

9. GLOBALBROADBAND REMOTE ACCESS SERVER (BRAS)MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

10. GLOBAL ETHERNET ACCESS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY PROCEDURE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

11. GLOBAL ETHERNET DATA CENTER MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

12. GLOBAL ROUTER AND SWITCHMARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END-USERS, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

13. GLOBAL TRAVEL AND TRANSPORT MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

14. GLOBAL COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

15. GLOBAL ENERGY AND POWER MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

16. GLOBAL HEALTHCARE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

17. GLOBAL MANUFACTURING MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

18. GLOBAL MILITARY AND DEFENSE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

19. GLOBAL OTHERS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

20. NORTH AMERICA ROUTER AND SWITCHMARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

21. NORTH AMERICAN ROUTER AND SWITCHMARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

22. NORTH AMERICAN ROUTER AND SWITCH MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY SERVICES, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

23. NORTH AMERICAN ROUTER AND SWITCH MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END-USERS, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

24. EUROPE ROUTER AND SWITCHMARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

25. EUROPE ROUTER AND SWITCHMARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY PRODUCT TYPES, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

26. EUROPE ROUTER AND SWITCHMARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY SERVICES, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

27. EUROPE ROUTER AND SWITCHMARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END-USERS, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

28. ASIA-PACIFIC ROUTER AND SWITCHMARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

29. ASIA-PACIFIC ROUTER AND SWITCH MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

30. ASIA-PACIFIC ROUTER AND SWITCHMARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY SERVICES, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

31. ASIA-PACIFIC ROUTER AND SWITCHMARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END-USERS, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

32. REST OF THE WORLD ROUTER AND SWITCHMARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

33. REST OF THE WORLD ROUTER AND SWITCHMARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY SERVICES, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

34. REST OF THE WORLD ROUTER AND SWITCHMARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END-USERS, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)


1. GLOBAL ROUTER AND SWITCHMARKET SHARE BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2018 VS 2025 (%)

2. GLOBAL ROUTER AND SWITCHMARKET SHARE BY SERVICE, 2018 VS 2025 (%)

3. GLOBAL ROUTER AND SWITCHMARKET SHARE BY END-USER, 2018 VS 2025 (%)

4. GLOBAL ROUTER AND SWITCHMARKET SHARE BY GEOGRAPHY, 2018 VS 2025 (%)

5. THE US ROUTER AND SWITCHMARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

6. CANADA ROUTER AND SWITCHMARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

7. UK ROUTER AND SWITCHMARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

8. FRANCE ROUTER AND SWITCHMARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

9. GERMANY ROUTER AND SWITCHMARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

10. ITALY ROUTER AND SWITCH MARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

11. SPAIN ROUTER AND SWITCHMARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

12. ROE ROUTER AND SWITCHMARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

13. INDIA ROUTER AND SWITCHMARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

14. CHINA ROUTER AND SWITCHMARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

15. JAPAN ROUTER AND SWITCHMARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

16. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC ROUTER AND SWITCHMARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)

17. REST OF THE WORLD ROUTER AND SWITCHMARKET SIZE, 2018-2025 ($ MILLION)